[Congressional Record Volume 164, Number 158 (Tuesday, September 25, 2018)]
[House]
[Page H8746]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




         CELEBRATING 100TH BIRTHDAY OF WALTER ``STICKY'' BURCH

  (Mr. BUDD asked and was given permission to address the House for 1 
minute and to revise and extend his remarks.)
  Mr. BUDD. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to recognize Walter ``Sticky'' 
Burch, who is going to be 100 years old on October 21. And that is a 
great day, Mr. Speaker. It is also my birthday, although mine is just a 
few years after his.
  Walter Burch was born in Asheville but grew up in Greensboro and 
spent much of his life serving in the Greensboro Police Department. His 
service to our Nation began just 9 days after the bombing of Pearl 
Harbor.
  During the Second World War, he helped gather intelligence on enemy 
operations in Europe, but his service to his country did not end there.
  Walter returned home and joined the police department, where he 
served for nearly 50 years.
  He officially retired in 1981, but he ran for sheriff just a few 
years later. He went on to serve two terms as the sheriff of Guilford 
County.
  Since retiring from law enforcement, Walter has remained deeply 
involved in our community, and the people of Guilford County are lucky 
to have him.
  Mr. Speaker, please join me in celebrating the 100th birthday of 
Walter ``Sticky'' Burch and his lifelong commitment to public service.

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